Leiland Peterson, 1, watches vintage cars roll down 10th Street during the car show at the American Graffiti Festival 2023 in Modesto, Calif., on June 9, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Modesto USA
Festivalgoers seated along 10th Street in Modesto, Calif., watch the car show during the American Graffiti Festival 2023 on June 9, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Modesto USA
Lisa Dominguez (on left) FaceTimes with her son Richard Rodriguez from the sidewalk to show him the car show at the American Graffiti Festival 2023 in Modesto, Calif., on June 9, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Modesto USA
Damian Lopez (left), 7, rides the swings during the San Joaquin County Fair at the fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., on June 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
A Stockton firefighter pulls over a hose to put out the 5-alarm structure fire that has been burning since 3 a.m. behind St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church on Main Street in Stockton, Calif., on July 19, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
David Silva dances with Jessica Emery as the Summit Band (in the background) plays the cover of “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton during Concerts in the Park at Victory Park in Stockton, Calif., on June 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Tino Garcia, 5, plays under the shower at Weber Point Events Center in Stockton, Calif., on May 31, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Sydnee Kennedy (right) kisses her son Milo Kennedy, 1, during Concerts in the Park at Victory Park in Stockton, Calif., on June 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
From left, Taylor Mancebo and Katya Trouser dance in front of the stage as the Summit Band performs during Concerts in the Park at Victory Park in Stockton, Calif., on June 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Sacramento Cheer Elite group performs during Lodi Pride Festival 2023 in Lodi, Calif., on June 10, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Andrew Corral takes a look at a 1974 Chevrolet Caprice during Stockton Cruise Night at Miracle Mile in Stockton, Calif., on June 15, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Jackie Nwankwo, 1, sports a paper crown with the colors of the Pan-African flag during Juneteenth Celebrations at Weber Point events Center in Stockton, Calif., on June 17, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Stockton Poet Laureate Nancy Gonzalez St. Clair (right) speaks on the resolution to display Pride Flag during public comment during Stockton City Council meeting at the City Hall in Stockton, Calif., on June 20, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Mila Phillips, 5, plays under the water fountain in the kids pool at Lodi Lake in Lodi, Calif., on June 30, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Peyton Silva paints over a brick on the wall outside Zeiter Eye Medical Group in Stockton, Calif., on July 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Cosplayers dressed as different Spider-People from the Spiderverse pose for fans during StocktonCon at Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif., on July 8, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Amaya Marquez, dressed as Nezuko from “Demon Slayer,” looks at the merchandize on display during StocktonCon at Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif., on July 8, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Malachi Robertson (right) dunks the ball at the Holiday Park pool in Stockton, Calif., on July 15, 2023. Stockton’s temperature reached a high of 103 F as of Saturday afternoon. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Noah Hidalgo waves the LGBTQ Pride flag during Stockton Pride in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Londyn Johnson (center), 4, actively takes part in the class during World Drumming Class at the Children’s Museum in Stockton, Calif., on July 22, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Yadira Gonzalez, 3, sits in her stroller with four backpacks hooked to the handle during the San Joaquin County Department Of Child Support 8th Annual Block Party in Stockton, Calif., on July 29, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Melina Ruiz (right) plays with her son Carter Hench, 1, near a misting fan during National Night Out Block Party on Yosemite Street in Stockton, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Students of Tibon’s Goju Ryu Fighting Arts Karate-Do demonstrate the Goju-Ryu style karate during National Night Out Block Party on Yosemite Street in Stockton, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Frybread is pulled out of hot oil during Annual Stockton Community Pow Wow at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Tank Young performs a traditional dance during Annual Stockton Community Pow Wow at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Georgina Acosta (right) gives Andrew Young a bite of fry bread with strawberries during Annual Stockton Community Pow Wow at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
John Cervantes is upside down for a moment as he rides the “Fireball” during Lodi Grape Festival 2023 in Lodi, Calif., on Sept. 16, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
A Diora sparkling wine is poured into the glass for tasting at the wine cellar during Lodi Grape Festival 2023 in Lodi, Calif., on Sept. 16, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Attendees watch Drag Queen Bijou Bentley perform during Stockton Pride in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Randy Carvalho writes noted for the LGBTQ community members who recently passed way during Stockton Pride in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
From left, Nina Vigil, Maria Vigil and Ashley DeMara drink boba tea as their face makeup drips along with sweat from the heat during the 38th Annual Pumpkin Fair in Manteca, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2023. The temperature reached a maximum of 95 degrees Saturday afternoon. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Isaiah Avila (right), 3, attempts to pet ducks with his mother during the 38th Annual Pumpkin Fair in Manteca, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Shani Moffett stands with her 10-month old son Sir’cee Thomas in a stroller next to flowers and candles set up remembering the gunshot victim they referred to as “Mike” the near Plymouth Road and Kelly Drive in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 10, 2023. “Mike had seen me throughout my pregnancy,” Moffett said. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Tre Thomas, Shani Moffett’s boyfriend, looks at the photo of the victim with his mother that he and Moffett set up on the victim’s car near Plymouth Road and Kelley Drive in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 10, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Lo Stockton USA
Rheinan lazaga, 8, is dressed as Pennywise, the clown during ’Trunk O Treat’ at Micke Grove Regional Park in Lodi, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Colin Nguyen, 14, watches a family navigate the corn maze from a high viewpoint at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
Sha’Day Danis (center), 11, leaves the haunted house from the entrance with her mother Jennifer Danis (right) after being scared at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
Maggie Barron goes down the Slide Hill with her son Daniel Gonzalez, 3, at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
The pumpkin patch at Dell’Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
Tank Young performs a traditional dance during Annual Stockton Community Pow Wow at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Julio Salmiento (left) and Gisselle Mendizaba dance to live DJ music during the Boricua Block Party, a celebration of Puerto Rican food and music, at Yosemite Village in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
Rachel Salters (left) dances with Noah Salters during the Boricua Block Party at Yosemite Village in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 14, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lathrop USA
Robinette Marino, who runs “Mother’s Magic,” sets up her pop-up store for Friday Night Market at Weberstown Mall in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 20, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Rachel Allen, hangs up a crochet scarf for sale at her pop-up store for Friday Night Market at Weberstown Mall in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 20, 2023. Allen, who runs “Sweet Toots Designs,” said it was her second week at the market. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Alexis Yang, 9, performs with her group ‘Nkauj Yub Nag’ during Hmong New Year celebrations at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2023. The group, whose name translates to “seeds of rain” took part in the dance competition at the event. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
A Starbucks employee cleans up broken glass following reported gunshots at Starbucks on Miracle Mile on Pacific Avenue in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 21, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Holly Martin, 6, dressed as a scarecrow, successfully makes the ball through the hole during the Annual Pacific Trick or Treat at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Zamoya Brown is dressed as Chucky during Halloween event at Courthouse Plaza in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Children enjoy a ride in the arcade area during Halloween event at Courthouse Plaza in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Eva Mejia, the daughter of the storeowner of La Flor de Puebla in Lodi, Calif., coats Pan de Muerto in sugar on Nov. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Visitors look at photos to vote for their favorite photo at the art exhibit during the Sandhill Crane Festival in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
City Manager Harry Black listens to a public comment in his support during the Stockton City Council meeting at City Hall in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
A rock on the University of the Pacific campus in Stockton, Calif., is seen painted with the colors of Palestinian flag with the message “Free Palestine” on Nov. 10, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Maineng Her tries on a scarf as a belt at a pop up store during Hmong New Year celebrations at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Jayjay Kang puts worms on a fishing hook at Buckley Cove Park in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 8, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
A group of birdwatchers with Mt. Diablo Audubon Society look for birds at Lodi Lake in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
A Green Heron catches a fish at Lodi Lake in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Shelly Troop, right, tears up during Hospice of San Joaquin’s Tree of Lights Ceremony at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 21, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Taylor Harris (in pink), 8, looks at the list of names the lights on the tree honor, along with her family during Hospice of San Joaquin’s Tree of Lights Ceremony at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 21, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Tim Quinn, CEO of Stockton Chamber of Commerce, records a video of the lights during Stockton Lantern Festival Preview Night at Banner Island Ballpark in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Janelle Salazar (right) Danes with her daughter Callie Salazar, 3, during Stockton Lantern Festival Preview Night at Banner Island Ballpark in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Kailey Quintero eats the candy she made during Junior Baking session at Manteca Public Library in Manteca, Calif., on Nov. 22, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Family members of 2-year-old husky Enzo protest outside Lodi Animal Services and Adoption Center in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 25, 2023. Enzo died after being tased multiple times by Lodi Police officers on Jan. 24. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Eliana Salguero, 3, watches a Native American dance from a face hole during Festival of Lights at Micke Grove Park in Lodi, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Lodi USA
Students of Generations Baton Twirlers perform baton twirling with fire during Christmas at the Center at the Civic Center in Manteca, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Annabelle Herrera, 11, hangs an ornament on the Christmas tree during Christmas at the Center at the Civic Center in Manteca, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Children play under the artificial snow spray during Christmas at the Center at the Civic Center in Manteca, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Manteca USA
Maliyah Lisojo, 3, smiles for a photo on Santa’s lap, while her brother Christian Lisojo,1 , bursts into tears at Children’s Museum of Stockton in Stockton, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
Scout Shaddy, 2, is surprised to walk in during snow at Lincoln Shopping Center in Stockton, Calif., on Dec. 1, 2023. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local) Stockton USA
